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Advocate staff report
Published: Nov 5, 2009

TODAY NOV. 5

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD: 10 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales, 708 South Irma Blvd. Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Word. (225) 647-3955.
“THE THIRTEENTH TALE” BY DIANE SETTERFIELD: 10:30 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez, 40300 La. 42, Prairieville. If you are interested in attending a book club meeting, call to see if space is available. Registration is required. (225) 622-3339.
“PHANTOMS” BY DEAN KOONTZ: 12:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville, 500 Mississippi St. Registration is required. (225) 473-8052.
“TWILIGHT” PARTY: 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville. Just in time for the release of the movie “New Moon,” this free program is for all fans of the “Twilight” saga. Open to all teens in sixth-grade and up. (225) 473-8052.
TURKEY GREETING CARDS: 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. Children are invited to the library to make a Thanksgiving turkey greeting card to give to someone special on Thanksgiving Day. For all ages. Crafts are available for children and parents until supplies run out. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. (225) 622-3339.
THINGS REMEMBERED WITH ART SUBMISSIONS: The Community Theme exhibit for November at River Region Art Association is “Things Remembered.” The art may be entered only on Thursdays and Saturdays on the following dates: Nov. 5, 7, 12 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Art Center, 1835 N. Magnolia Ave., Gonzales. Call (225) 328-7354 for information.
THE 13TH ANNUAL CHEMFRIENDS EXPO COMMUNITY NIGHT: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Gonzales Civic Center, 219 S. Irma Blvd. Free, open to the public. Area companies will be doing science demonstrations to encourage interest in science. Students under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit the expo’s Web site, http://www.ChemFriends.org.
“WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN” BY LIONEL SHRIVER: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. Book club. Registration is required. (225) 647-3955.
“THE CRUCIBLE”: 7:00 p.m., Ascension Community Theatre, 823 North Felicity Ave., Gonzales. Performance of the play, written by Arthur Miller, is directed by Heidi Alford-Frederic. The show runs at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7; 2 p.m. Nov. 8; 7 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13; and 2 p.m. Nov. 14. For tickets, call (225) 647-1230.

SATURDAY NOV. 7

PRACTICE ACT TEST: 9 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, all locations. Test lasts approximately 3 hours. Space is limited, and registration is required. Contact the Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at (225) 473-8052, Galvez at (225) 622-3339 or Gonzales at (225)647-3955.
FALL FEST: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Central Primary School, 41369 La. 621, Gonzales. There will be entertainment for the children, games, food and door prizes. Tickets are 25 cents or five for $1. Proceeds from the festival will fund additional playground equipment for all grade levels.

SUNDAY NOV 8

RIVER REGION ART ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING: 2 p.m., RRAA Art Center, 1835 N. Magnolia Ave., Gonzales. Guest speaker will be artist Joan Murray. (225) 644-8496

MONDAY NOV 9

MPACT MEETING: 6:00 p.m., Mustang Parents and Central Teachers meeting. A meal and babysitting are provided.
LSBDC SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING: Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. Small business owners can take advantage of the free business consulting the library offers. Persons wanting to start or improve a small business receive private, two-hour consulting sessions designed to provide professional help in areas of financing, marketing and accounting. All services are free and confidential. To schedule an appointment call the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at (225) 922-0998.
STEP BY STEP: LINE DANCING MADE EASY: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville. Instructor Vicki Viverito will be on hand to guide you every step of the way to a toe-tappin’, foot-stompin’ good time. Registration is required. (225) 473-8052.

TUESDAY NOV 10

TODDLER STORYTIME: 10 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. Through its seasonal storytime series, the Ascension Parish Library introduces young children to the letters, words and sounds of the English language. For children from walking through age 2. Registration required. (225) 622-3339.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. For children ages 3 through 5. Preschool children attend these sessions without the assistance of an adult to help foster the preschooler’s growing need for independence. Registration required. (225) 622-3339.
STARTING AND FINANCING A SMALL BUSINESS: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. This two-hour seminar is designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful small business. (225) 647-3955.

WEDNESDAY NOV 11

LSBDC SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING: Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville. Small business owners can take advantage of the free business consulting the library offers. People wanting to start or improve a small business receive private, two-hour consulting sessions designed to provide professional help in areas of financing, marketing and accounting. All services are free and confidential. To schedule an appointment, call the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at (225) 922-0998.
TODDLER STORYTIME: 10 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales and Donaldsonville. Through its seasonal storytime series, the Ascension Parish Library introduces young children to the letters, words and sounds of the English language. For children from walking through age 2. Registration required. Gonzales, (225) 647-3955; Donaldsonville, (225) 473-8052.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. For children ages 3 through 5. Preschool children attend these sessions without the assistance of an adult to help foster the preschooler’s growing need for independence. Registration required. (225) 647-3955.
EXPLORE ROCKETS: 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez, 40300 La. 42, Prairieville. Learn about rockets, and launch a lemon juice rocket from the parking lot. Designed for grades first to fifth. Registration is required. (225) 622-3339.
ASCENSION PARISH AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. Everyone is welcome (including children) and lunch is provided. For more information, contact Sandra Trammell at svtrammell@eatel.net or call (225) 622-0323.
CONVERSATION CLUB / EL CLUB DE CONVERSACIÓN: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. Practice your Spanish while helping others practice their English in the relaxed atmosphere. (225) 647-3955.

THURSDAY NOV 12

“TWILIGHT” PARTY: 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. Just in time for the release of the movie “New Moon,” this program is for all fans of the “Twilight” saga. This program is free and open to all teens sixth grade and up. (225) 622-3393.
LET’S EXPLORE THE SOLAR SYSTEM: 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. Join us as we embark on our own exploration of our Solar System. Experiment with gravity and enjoy a fun craft. (225) 647-3955.
INTERNET BASICS: 6 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. Internet Basics is intended for people with little or no experience with the Internet or the Web. (225) 647-3955.
ACT SCORES BACK SESSION: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville. (225) 473-8052.


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